Bratislava, Slovakia: The UAE’s role in Socotra is purely of a developmental and humanitarian character, said Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC2018 …
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Thick fog shrouds roads in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Dubai: Motorists were urged to take caution as a blanket of fog and mist covered Abu Dhabi and Dubai roads on Sunday, bringing visibility to less than 500 metres. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that the weather over the next two days will be …
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UAE soft power journey a success, says Gargash
the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar Gargash said on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC2018 Bratislava Forum. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency, WAM, Dr. Gargash explained that soft power for UAE diplomacy is a ‘door opener …
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Why so many Keralites win UAE raffles
They did not respond to request from Gulf News in this regard. However, it is a known fact that Keralites have an inclination towards lottery. Anil Varghese Theveril, who won Dh7 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket raffle draw, with his wife Renu Varghese and …
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UAE highlights the plight of Palestinians in Gaza
NEW YORK: In a strong statement to the UN Security Council, the UAE expressed concern with growing disrespect for international law around the world, and particularly in the Middle East, at an Open Debate on upholding international law and the maintenance …
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Halophytic vegetables catch on in the UAE
Dubai: Scientists at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have successfully started growing halophytic (salt-loving) vegetables in the UAE conditions, using reject brine from desalination units treated with fish effluents. It is the …
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The UAE rules the economic indexes
Dubai stands out in the area of connecting importers and exporters in the global markets, a fact boosted by its many ports and airports. Numerous countries find it absolutely necessary to do business with and via Dubai. In addition, the 2018 Index of …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Detained Saudi women driving campaigners branded traitors
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Just weeks before Saudi Arabia … activists say several women’s rights campaigners were also banned from traveling abroad. Immediately after news of the arrests broke, pro-government Twitter accounts were branding the …
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Sharjah seeks closer Dutch ties after trade mission
state news agency WAM reported. The visit organised by Invest in Sharjah – the investment promotion agency of the emirate – is a follow up to the business roundtable in February, where Sharjah hosted over 150 Dutch investors, it added. The delegation …
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Abu Dhabi property market forecast to remain subdued
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market softened further in the first three months of 2018, with sales prices and rents for both apartments and villas still in decline throughout the UAE capital, according to Chestertons. Its residential market overview for Abu …
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UAE President adopts law to promote charitable work
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IBPC in Dubai highlights efforts to strengthen UAE-India ties
The Indian Business and Professional Council, IBPC, in Dubai recently hosted a meeting in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which commemorated the Year of Zayed, and highlighted the Council’s efforts to strengthen UAE-India …
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UAE retailers, hotels slash prices during Ramadan to draw customers
the UAE’s shoppers flock to malls and supermarkets in Dubai. To their joy, major grocery chain operators have put the food and beverages on sale by up to 75 percent off, local newspaper Gulf News reported. Retailers and consumers were hit at the beginning …
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Exclusive: Dubai Aerospace in talks to place huge order for 400 jets
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, is in talks to buy 400 jetliners from Airbus and Boeing and is prepared to expand its fleet through acquisition if talks fall through, its CEO told Reuters …
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Sharjah Holding unveils Uptown Al Zahia neighbourhood
Sharjah Holding, a JV between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, has announced a new neighbourhood in Sharjah’s Al Zahia’s master planned development. Uptown Al Zahia is set to open in 2022 and is to be home to 700 families. The …
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Dubai Aerospace in talks with Airbus, Boeing over order for 400 jets
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, is in talks to purchase 400 single aisle jets from Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N), its chief executive said on Thursday. DAE, controlled by the government …
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Indian Business & Professional Council in Dubai Highlights Efforts to Strengthen UAE-India Ties During Recent Meeting
The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) in Dubai recently hosted a meeting in cooperation with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry which commemorated the Year of Zayed and highlighted the Council’s efforts to strengthen UAE-India economic …
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